What is the name of your state? NEW YORK - NYC/Long Island
I recently graduated (in May) from college. Since then, I worked for 2 different companies, at separate times. They both called me an architectural "consultant" and filed 1099's on me. I recieved one 1099 form in January, but I just recieved the second one yesterday! (It had my address wrong by one number, but I think I should have gotten it a little sooner!). In total, I made about $8000 between both jobs. I had no other jobs last year that require me to pay/file taxes.
I thought this was normal, for the companies to pay me as a "consultant". However, after some research, I have found that I should have actually been considered an "employee", and they should have been paying my taxes!
I have no idea how to file 1099-Misc forms and I can't find any information online about this either. I have no money to hire a lawyer/accountant/anyone with advise, due to the fact that I have just graduated and just started a new job. I (think) that legally, my employers should be paying these taxes, and I don't want to get stuck paying over $1000 (or even a few hundred) in due taxes if I don't have to!
I know that if I do pay for them myself, I can take off deductions, for expenses while working, etc.. I was a college student, and paid tuition, but my parents claimed me on THEIR taxes, so I can't use that to my advantage now. Or can I? I have no idea what to do, and am desparately seaching for someone that can help?
Any help that anyone can give me, would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks so much!
I recently graduated (in May) from college. Since then, I worked for 2 different companies, at separate times. They both called me an architectural "consultant" and filed 1099's on me. I recieved one 1099 form in January, but I just recieved the second one yesterday! (It had my address wrong by one number, but I think I should have gotten it a little sooner!). In total, I made about $8000 between both jobs. I had no other jobs last year that require me to pay/file taxes.
I thought this was normal, for the companies to pay me as a "consultant". However, after some research, I have found that I should have actually been considered an "employee", and they should have been paying my taxes!
I have no idea how to file 1099-Misc forms and I can't find any information online about this either. I have no money to hire a lawyer/accountant/anyone with advise, due to the fact that I have just graduated and just started a new job. I (think) that legally, my employers should be paying these taxes, and I don't want to get stuck paying over $1000 (or even a few hundred) in due taxes if I don't have to!
I know that if I do pay for them myself, I can take off deductions, for expenses while working, etc.. I was a college student, and paid tuition, but my parents claimed me on THEIR taxes, so I can't use that to my advantage now. Or can I? I have no idea what to do, and am desparately seaching for someone that can help?
Any help that anyone can give me, would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks so much!